dave dickson
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| posted on 10/4/05 at 09:51 PM |
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Newbie from Aberdeen
Hello, I recently stumbled across your site in my pursuit for a kit car.
Im from Aberdeen and was wondering if there are many others up this way? Looking through the meets forum, it seems like central Scotland is the
nearest place for meets. How often are they held?
Im just after advice and info on what sort of thing to look for in a kit before I splash the cash.
Also, as I seem to live at the wrong end of the country for popping to the manufacturers to see them, are there any up-coming shows where I could see
all the common kit suppliers ( MK, MNR, Luego etc) in one go?
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shades
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| posted on 10/4/05 at 09:59 PM |
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Im in Udny and started building a Tiger Avon last August....
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Fifer
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| posted on 10/4/05 at 10:05 PM |
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welcome.
I live about 40 mins south of Aberdeen, have a finished car if you want to take a look.
You can call me on 07899066623 more or less anytime.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 10/4/05 at 10:30 PM |
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I'm in Fraserburgh but haven't started building yet unless you count the pile of drawings and research etc in front of me.
There are a few others in the area i'm sure they'll let you know who they are.
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Jonr
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 11:40 AM |
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I,m 30 minutes South of Aberdeen too, along the coast in Inverbervie.
Just bought a partially finished chassis, still to collect it from Wales!!!!!
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 12:07 PM |
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mangos down here in Fife with Athoirs and Pheonix.
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Fifer
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 01:10 PM |
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looks like we have enough for a get together in the better weather. I will post something in a few weeks to gather interest.
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ethomas
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 02:02 PM |
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Not building a locost, but finishing off an Eagle SS in Old Aberdeen (round the corner from the University).
Based around Cortina bits and a 1600 Pinto, once it is running you are welcome to come and have a look.
Cheers,
Ed
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Mix
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 04:12 PM |
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Hi
Building an IRS Locost near Turriff
Mick
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dave dickson
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 05:58 PM |
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Thanks for the welcomes! looks like there are more members up here than I imagined!
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skint scotsman
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 08:25 PM |
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am in Carnoustie 10miles north of dundee also still researching .
defo interested in a Scottish Meet to have a nosey round finished cars and partake of some "banter"
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Jonr
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| posted on 13/4/05 at 12:20 PM |
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what about meeting up at the fintray hill climb, 7 or 8th May?
www.gac.org.uk
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dave dickson
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| posted on 14/4/05 at 07:58 PM |
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Aye, I quite fancy a trip to the hillclimb. Would be nice to meet some others.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 17/4/05 at 11:16 AM |
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I was intending to go there to see if there were any seven types to veiw/photograph/check out/steel ideas from etc. etc.
Is there spectating on both days? what day is everybody going on.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 24/4/05 at 03:09 PM |
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BTT are we going to the hill climb or not lads. If so what day.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 25/4/05 at 10:53 AM |
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Dave - are you sometimes on telly selling antiques, rather impressive tan??????
Welcome to the undisputed champion of madhouses! Im a long way south of Aberdeen and still feel remote from where a lot of the action takes place.
Stoneleigh is coming up, im told very worth a venture. There will be others from Scotland going so you may be able to share some petrol costs.
I was in same predicament as you last August / Sept. All i can say is go to the shows and talk to people. Shortlist and if poss visit the
manufactureres at 'home'. Costs are a nightmare to work out, i gave up in the end and went for something good with strong aftersales
support.
HTH,
Darren (Durham area).
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dave dickson
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| posted on 25/4/05 at 08:15 PM |
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Just for the record, I have never, to the best of my knowledge, said "cheap as chips" ! 
I will try to organise a little jaunt down south for a long weekend or similar and have a peek at a couple of factories and see whats what.
As for the hillclimb, I now have another commitment sadly.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 25/4/05 at 08:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dave dickson
Just for the record, I have never, to the best of my knowledge, said "cheap as chips" !
I get that one too...along with the other usual comments, and people can never spell my name right (its not difficult) 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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